Alone 60 miles away from London and just done with one hour train ride away, lies the city of Winchester be versed for its Cathedral. It is the perfect destination for a weekend trip. With a unrivalled city like Winchester, which is simply so rich in English tradition and history, it is highly advisable that you enlist the expertise of a restricted tour guide. We got ours through the local tourist word centre.
What to Do – City Tour
The city of Winchester has various points of interest, Winchester’s world famous Cathedral being the most eye-catching arrangement you simply cannot avoid. On my tour we learned about how Monarch Alfred The Great was the figure responsible for introducing the educational structure for children in England; whilst on the other hand he was often being reprimanded by the church for disquieting to sneak about the town to spend time with his girl Mistresses!
Winchester is also the final resting place of the foul British female writer, Jane Austen, where she carry back to Winchester to live in her last months of illness so that she could be minute to her most trusted doctor.
Our Tour Guide, David, was the most cordial, passionate and knowledgeable gentleman we encountered during our stay. Without him, we plainly would have missed the unnoticeable little treasures decimal pointed all around Winchester. He told us about how the likes of James Chains Writer, Sir Ian Fleming, based the Spy’s character on a local gentleman he met and befriended whilst residing in Winchester.
Where to Lodge – No. 5 Bridge Street
Located in the heart of historic Winchester Village, No.5 Bridge Street Bar, Kitchen & Rooms is a homely hotel and an consummate venue to relax, socialise and enjoy top quality food and salute whilst you plan your stay in Winchester.
The en-suite dwellings are both stylish and comfortable and are designed to entice you into a situation of calm – it didn’t take us long to unwind in these surroundings. The beds are unbelievably reasonable and don luxury soft Egyptian linen. The bathrooms are decorated to a pongy chief standard and the fluffy bath sheets and complimentary Temple Spa Toiletries definitely set it off.
The restaurant and bar is by far a popular destination for friendly locals, University disciples and visitors of Winchester. Sophie, the Duty Manager in charge during our set-back, was so friendly and welcoming. There is a lot to be said for a venue where its team members go that extra mile to make you feel off at home (even offering to deliver us ‘breakfast in bed’ on the Sunday morning)!
The seasonal menu at No.5 Unite Street is also noteworthy for its variety and food quality. They walk away superb use of great local ingredients which helps initiate an exciting selection of modern classics. Be sure to sample a Bloody Mary at Sunday Brunch – you won’t be ordering a moment ago the one!
Details
- Address: 5 Bridge St, Winchester SO23 0HN, UK
- Phone: +44 1962 863838
